ORLANDO, FL – Sterling Truck Corporation’s new DD15(tm) engine is now available for order in Sterling trucks. Ideal for on-highway applications and known for its performance and fuel efficiency, the DD15 will be available in the heavy-duty Sterling Set-Back A-Line and Set-Back L-Line models.

According to Sterling, the DD15 is the result of the largest investment ever made in the development of an engine by a manufacturer and is offered in output and torque variants from 455 hp to 560 hp and 1,550 to 1,850 lb/ft, including dual torque ratings for special applications. The engine is currently on display in a Set-Back A-Line truck at the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Orlando.

The performance of the DD15 is due in part to its turbo compounding technology. At the rated speed of the DD15, the engine delivers up to 50 “free” horsepower without sacrificing fuel economy. With its combination of exhaust gas recirculation and a particulate filter for reduced emissions, the DD15 is a global engine that is tailored to North America’s EPA ’07 emissions regulations. The DD15 is part of the Heavy-Duty Engine Platform, and in time, engines sharing this design will be available in all Daimler Trucks heavy-duty models around the world.

The DD15 is currently available for order, and will start being installed in Sterling trucks by the end of the quarter. For more information and to find a local dealer, visit www.SterlingTrucks.com or call (800) STL-HELP.